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Diet
Herbivore, adults feed primarily on vegetable matter whereas goslings also consume small invertebrates.
Lifespan
Around 20 years.
Reproduction
Depending on the breed, from the age of 1 year, the female starts to lay towards the end of April, generally from 4 to 6 eggs (3 to 12) that she incubates for approximately 30 days. A goose can lay approximately 50 eggs per year.